I was going to post this to the Now for something weird thread but I feel that this really deserves its own thread. So this thread is dedicated to those that are so stupid they are a danger to themselves ans anyone around them.

Up first is the unknown man that fell through the ice while trying to ice fish at our local Lake Arthur.

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/12/18/fisherman-falls-through-ice-moraine-state-park/

Even in a long cold winter (which it has been fairly mild so far). Lake Arthur does not freeze over to a safe thickness until at least late January to early February. You would think that the guy could have taken a hint when he did not see any other fisherman on the ice that it might be too dangerous for fishing.

It is reported that the thickest ice right now is about 3 inches.

The ice does get thick enough to go ice boating when we have a colder winter. I have been put. It is a blast. But one of the rules are no snow on the ice so you can see the thin spots. Combine that with the frequent lack of wind on the lake, it makes for a very limited sailing season.

 

I just drove by a retention pond and saw a skating rink shoveled out. I don't know how long ago it was cleared but mighty warm yesterday and today in western PA. I could just imagine Darwin under the ice calling those guys to join him.

 

I was going to post this to the Now for something weird thread but I feel that this really deserves its own thread. So this thread is dedicated to those that are so stupid they are a danger to themselves ans anyone around them.

Up first is the unknown man that fell through the ice while trying to ice fish at our local Lake Arthur.

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/12/18/fisherman-falls-through-ice-moraine-state-park/

Even in a long cold winter (which it has been fairly mild so far). Lake Arthur does not freeze over to a safe thickness until at least late January to early February. You would think that the guy could have taken a hint when he did not see any other fisherman on the ice that it might be too dangerous for fishing.

It is reported that the thickest ice right now is about 3 inches.

The ice does get thick enough to go ice boating when we have a colder winter. I have been put. It is a blast. But one of the rules are no snow on the ice so you can see the thin spots. Combine that with the frequent lack of wind on the lake, it makes for a very limited sailing season.

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Sorry, I don't think 71 y.o.s are eligible for Darwins.

First, he made it to 71. He can't be that stupid.
Second, if he were to plant seed, he'd have likely done it already.

 

Sorry, I don't think 71 y.o.s are eligible for Darwins.

First, he made it to 71. He can't be that stupid.
Second, if he were to plant seed, he'd have likely done it already.

They must of updated the story. They didn't know who was just earlier today.

It is amazing he made it to 71 if we was that dumb to go out on to the ice. Then again it could have been dementia at that age which would be really sad.

 

It is amazing he made it to 71 if we was that dumb to go out on to the ice.

And he was from Pittsburgh.

I wonder if he had any enemies...

 

And he was from Pittsburgh.
..

But he was planning to move to Florida.

 

I wonder if he had any enemies...

A small-mouth bass.

 

A small-mouth bass.

Would have to be, the big mouth ones are from Florida.

 

Yes the Darwin Award is usually reserved for those who remove Stupid Genes from the pool. Planting seeds, while not explicit cause for rejection, do decrease their chances. The candidates can increase their chances of getting the award by having their final words be something like "Hey, watch this" or "Here, hold my beer".

 

Yes the Darwin Award is usually reserved for those who remove Stupid Genes from the pool. Planting seeds, while not explicit cause for rejection, do decrease their chances. The candidates can increase their chances of getting the award by having their final words be something like "Hey, watch this" or "Here, hold my beer".

FYI -- Here is the 2017 List, with only 11 days to go.

http://www.darwinawards.com/darwin/darwin2017.html